SOFTBALL Lacey Carter
Eric Jones
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Lacey is no stranger to the Knights Softball program; her mom, Jamie Baker, and her Aunt, Becky Love, were both inducted into the Shasta College Hall of Fame for Softball. Lacey graduated from Brookings-Harbor High School in Brookings, Oregon in 2022 earning All-State honors for soccer and softball. She played travel ball for the 18U Gold Oregon Reign primarily playing middle, infield, and outfield.
Amy Knowles Head Coach
Head Coach for the Lady Knights, Amy Knowles has over 20 years combined involvement with the Shasta College softball program, first as a player and then a coach. She graduated from Enterprise High School in 1990 and played with distinction at Shasta College, earning Hall of Fame recognition for her work on the softball field. Amy still holds the all-time putout record here at Shasta and was a 2-time All-GVC 1st team selection for the Lady Knights. She was also named 1994 ASA National Tournament MVP and All-American for the now famous “Nor-Cal Shots” women’s fast-pitch National Champions. After her time at Redlands University and Chico State, Amy married Ron Knowles and they have 4 beautiful children, Thurman, Makenze, Tucker and Turner!
Lacey attended Central Arizona College from 20032004. The 2003 team won the NJCAA Division 1 National championship in which Lacey earned AllAmerican honors. In 2004, she graduated with her Associate of Arts in General Studies. From 2004-2006 she played at Portland State. In 2006, the Vikings won their conference and went to D-1 Regionals for the first time in program history. Lacey was First Team All-Conference both years. She graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Studies. Lacey spent one season as a graduate assistant studying Sports Psychology at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where she focused primarily on recruiting, conditioning and outfield.
Eric is in his first year on the coaching staff for Shasta College Softball. Eric joins staff while continuing to coach the 16-yearold NorCal Rage softball team, as well as the 14-year-old NorCal Rage baseball team. Although the baseball team is only in its second year, the softball team has been together for over 6 years. Eric has played baseball at several levels, to include junior college, NAIA, and Division 1 at UC Davis. He graduated from Chico State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences, then continuing to receive a Master of Arts Degree in Education from Simpson University in 2005. Immediately following, he served as head coach for Liberty Christian High school for four years. Following his tenure at Liberty Christian, Eric started his family and has served the county for Shasta for over 15 years. His three children, Madison-Mae, Tyler and Trever all enjoy participating in any sport, including their favorite, which is surfing behind their boat on the lake.
Since then, Lacey has volunteered with the 18U Gold NW Silver Bullets program and with one-on-one lessons. Lacey is happy to be coaching and teaching again in the Redding area near her family. They love to go camping any chance they can.
Shasta College Athletics Media Guide
Spring 2022
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